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2 Science Quiz Whats the difference between bird flu and avian influenza? What is a pandemic? How is it related to bird flu? What % of countries reported to UNISIC they have developed pandemic preparedness plans? Why are we more vulnerable each year to new infectious disease threats? Why is George Bush worried about the pandemic?

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3 Threat of Human Influenza Pandemic Inter-pandemic PeriodPandemic Alert PeriodPandemic Period Circulating in wild birds and poultry since 1996 Highly contagious & deadly among birds Spread from Asia to Europe, Middle East and Africa H5N1: Has infected humans in rare instances - resulting from close exposure to sick birds and/or their droppings If H5N1 evolves into a human virus it could cause a human influenza pandemic Also possibility that H5N1 never evolves into a human virus

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Prediction & Action Timing and severity of the next pandemic remain unknowable, but the opportunity to prepare is invaluable; especially when these preparations can benefit existing priorities. UNICEF PPP Strategic Plan 2008-2009

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20 Goal 2: Communication Objective 2.1.Map communication capacity and partners Objective 2.2.Capacity to use routine system for emergency communication response strengthened Objective 2.3.Role of communication support for AI control in enzootic and high risk countries